Add an exotic touch to your aquarium with the L114 Pleco, also known as the Leopard Cactus Pleco. This striking freshwater fish is prized for its vibrant reddish-brown body adorned with bold black spots, giving it the appearance of a leopard. Native to the Rio Negro Basin in Brazil, the L114 is a bottom-dweller that thrives in a well-maintained tank with plenty of hiding spots.

It is a semi-aggressive but generally peaceful species when kept with other similarly sized fish. Due to its territorial nature, it’s best housed alone or with other non-competing bottom dwellers. This pleco plays a valuable role in controlling algae but also requires a protein-rich diet supplemented with vegetables.

✅ Features:

• Scientific Name: Pseudacanthicus leopardus

• Common Name: L114 Pleco / Leopard Cactus Pleco

• Origin: Rio Negro, Brazil

• Size: Can grow up to 10-12 inches

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (especially toward other bottom dwellers)

• Diet: Omnivorous – prefers high-protein foods, sinking pellets, occasional vegetables

• Tank Size Requirement: Minimum 100 litres

• Water Temperature: 24°C – 30°C

• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5

• Lifespan: 8 – 10 years with proper care

✅ Care Instructions:

• Provide a spacious tank with rocks, driftwood, and caves for hiding.

• Maintain excellent water quality with regular filtration and partial water changes.

• Avoid sharp substrates that can harm their sensitive underside.

• Feed a balanced diet: sinking carnivore pellets, frozen bloodworms, prawns, and occasional vegetables like zucchini or spinach.

• Avoid housing with other large plecos to prevent territorial aggression.